CHEERGYM is very proud of its coaching staff. This is one of the most experienced and talented staffs in the state of Texas. We truly believe that we have one of the PREMIER COACHING STAFFS in the sport of All-Star Cheerleading. Our coaches pride themselves on their knowledge of the sport and their love of children. Our coaches are available to discuss any concerns the students or parents may have. If you ever have a question or concern, please feel free to approach one of our coaches! Our coaching staff is the reason CHEERGYM is SIMPLY THE BEST!
Stephanie Hoot-Whiddon
· Gym owner / Head Cheerleading Coach
· USASF Certified Coach-ALL LEVELS
· NCA certified coach
· Former Jr. High, High School, and All-Star Cheerleader
· Competitive gymnast
· Over 18 years of experience coaching cheerleading and gymnastics
· 10 Individual National High Point Champions
· 53 Individual National Champions
· 35 Team National Titles and Grand National Champions
· Cheer Camp and Clinic Instructor
· Certified judge for various cheerleading organizations including USASF
· Choreographer of numerous award winning routines
· Beginning her 15TH year at Cheergym
Brandon Jackson
· Head Cheerleading Coach
· Former Blinn Jr. College Cheerleader
· ACP staff – 3 years
· Cheerpower Camp Instructor – 3 years
· Was the first male cheerleader to ever compete with Texas Thunder
· This will be Brandon’s 9th year on the Cheergym staff
Traci Garcia
· Head Cheerleading Coach
· Former Texas Thunder All-Star-10 years
· 2007 United Cheer Best Cheerleader Duo National Champion
· Jr. High/High School Cheerleader
· 2006 NCA All-American
· This will be Traci’s 7th year as a coach at Cheergym
Laurie Carter
· Assistant Cheerleading Coach
· Former Texas Thunder All-Star-6 years
· Jr. High/High School Cheerleader
· Two Time NCA All-American
· This will be Laurie’s 3rd year as a coach at Cheergym
Jeremy Alspaugh
· Current Owner of Iron Cross Gymnastics
· Formerly the Boys Team Gymnastics Coach with Houston Gymnastics Club
· 13 years of gymnastics coaching experience
· Specializes in competitive gymnastics, power tumbling, and strength training
· Holds numerous certifications including USAG, ITP, GAT, Safety
· Former Director Boys Team at MEGA
Grant Qualls
· Current Owner of Iron Cross Gymnastics
· 27 years of gymnastics coaching experience
· 16 years coaching competitive Boys Team (US Junior Olympic Program)
· 10 years Head Boys Director-MEGA
· 4 years Head Boys Director-Alpha Omega Gymnastics
· Holds numerous certifications including USAG, ITP, Safety
· Specializes in boys competitive gymnastics
***ALL OF OUR COACHES ARE USASF CERTIFIED!***